Avis, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Avis, Pennsylvania
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Central Avenue in Avis
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Location in Clinton County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Clinton |
| Settled | 1901 |
| Incorporated (borough) | 1908 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.49 sq mi (1.28 km2) |
| • Land | 0.49 sq mi (1.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 595 ft (181 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,473 |
| • Density | 2,975.76/sq mi (1,149.43/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT |
| ZIP code |
17721
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| Area code(s) | 570 |
| FIPS code | 42-03632 |
Avis is a small town, also known as a borough, in Clinton County, Pennsylvania, United States. It was first settled in 1901 and became an official borough in 1908. According to the 2020 census, about 1,473 people live there.
Where is Avis?
Avis is located in the southeastern part of Clinton County, Pennsylvania. It sits on the north side of the valley of the West Branch Susquehanna River. This river flows about 1 mile (1.6 km) south of Avis.
A major road, U.S. Route 220, runs along the southern edge of the borough. You can get to Avis from this road using Exit 118 or Exit 120.
Nearby towns include Jersey Shore, which is about 3 miles (4.8 km) to the east. Williamsport is further east, about 18 miles (29 km) away via US 220. To the west, Lock Haven, the main town of Clinton County, is about 8 miles (13 km) away.
Avis is quite small in terms of land area. It covers about 0.5 square miles (1.28 square kilometers) of land.
People in Avis
The population of Avis has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| 1910 | 796 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,092 | 37.2% | |
| 1930 | 1,268 | 16.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,161 | −8.4% | |
| 1950 | 1,193 | 2.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,262 | 5.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,749 | 38.6% | |
| 1980 | 1,718 | −1.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,506 | −12.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,492 | −0.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,484 | −0.5% | |
| 2020 | 1,473 | −0.7% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,492 people living in Avis. These people lived in 633 households. A household means a group of people living together in one home.
The population was spread out by age. About 23% of the people were under 18 years old. About 19% were 65 years old or older. The average age in Avis was 40 years.
Most people in Avis were White (about 98.7%). A small number of people were African American or Asian.
See also
In Spanish: Avis (Pensilvania) para niños
